BELL PEPPERS AND PASTA

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When bell peppers fill the local farmer's market, I make this refreshing salad to serve with grilled meats. From Light & Tasty Magazine, 2004.

Provided by Kizzikate

Categories     Peppers

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups raw penne pasta
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta.
  • In a nonstick skillet, sauté onion in oil for 1 1/2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Add red & green bell peppers; cook & stir 3 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in olives, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Add water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Add drained pasta, remove from heat.
  • Stir in cheese; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 422.9, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 8.3

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